Dynasty Warriors: Origins - How To Switch Characters

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In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, you primarily play as the Wanderer, striving for peace. The main storyline offers various choices, often with companions joining you in battle. These companions fight alongside you, but you can occasionally control them. They're significantly more powerful than the Wanderer, making switching a strategic advantage. Here's how:

Character Switching in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Switching to a companion is only possible during battles where a companion is present. Before a battle, the war council menu offers a companion selection; however, you can't switch to a companion from this menu. Once the battle starts, your companion's health bar appears below yours in the bottom right.

Underneath their health bar is a blue energy bar, similar to your Musou gauge. This fills by:

• Parrying attacks
• Perfect dodging
• Attacking Officers
• Utilizing Weapon Arts

Most combat actions gradually fill this bar. Once full, a "Change Character" button appears beside it. Press and hold this button (View button on Xbox, C on PC, or Touchpad on PlayStation) for a second to switch.

Playing as Companions in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Switching characters mid-battle is recommended, as companions are exceptionally strong. Control lasts roughly a minute, indicated by the gradually depleting blue bar. Your new character starts with full Bravery and a range of effective combat arts.

The character switch initiates with a powerful attack; aim carefully! Your companion also has a full Musou bar and health bar, allowing immediate use of their special attack.